Airplane Flight Instructor, GS-2181-13, O1-O5, 17-008T

Job Description

Duties

This position is located at the 162nd Wing (Tucson, AZ) at the unit level in the ANG Aviation Wing, Operations Group at selected Air Combat Command (ACC) and Air Education Training Command (AETC) gained flying units in the Air National Guard (ANG). The primary purpose of the position is to provide ground and flight instruction in high performance unit military fighter aircraft, F-16 weapon systems. In addition to flying training responsibilities, flight instructors perform assignments related to the operational readiness of their unit and administrative tasks in support of the Operations Group program.

Qualifications

APPOINTMENT FACTORS :This position is the Federal/Excepted Civil Service and is open to current members and those eligible for membership in the Arizona Air National Guard. Individual selected will receive an Indefinite Appointment

and may be converted to permanent based on availability of funds or position no longer being encumbered.

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:

Prior to appointment into this position, selectee must be a current member of the Arizona Air National Guard and must possess the following AFSC : 11F3H

Max Military Grade: O-5/Lt Col

IMPORTANT NOTES:

Acceptance of a Federal Excepted technician position of over 179 days in length will cause termination from the Selected Reserve Incentive Program (BONUS). Individual selected will be required to take a pre-employment medical screening which will be paid for by the Agency.

Must be qualified minimum 2-ship F-16 Flight Lead and current in the F-16.

Must possess AFSC. Recruitment incentive may be authorized. Relocation incentive may be available. Advanced In-Hire Rate may be authorized for advanced qualifications.

This vacant position has been reviewed by the position management plan and I certify it to be accurately described and necessary.

Must have TS Security Clearance.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS) funds are not available for this position.

Applicants must: Prior to appointment, an applicants military medical record must indicate a completed and current medical physical, flight physical, medical profile, and completed/cleared drug test. Possess a valid state drivers license to operate government motor vehicles, for the state in which they live or are principally employed, in accordance with Army and Air Force Vehicle Operations Directives; and, Qualify to operate government motor vehicles and vehicular equipment for "Maintenance Purposes Only" according to Army or Air Force Vehicle Maintenance Operations Directives.

Applicants must have the following: Awarding of a current Single Scope Background Investigation according to Army or Air Force Personnel Security Program Management Directives. Award of entry level to the technician positions compatible military skill, without a completed SSBI, is authorized provided an interim Top Secret security clearance was granted.

This Vacancy Announcement is an Open Until Filled/Order of Merit List Vacancy Request

NOTE: All Selected applicants will be placed on an Order of Merit List in the order of their referral and selection ranking.

NOTE: Acceptance of an offer of employment made from this vacancy announcement will require the selected applicants at the time of appointment to sign a statement of understanding that clearly outlines the selected applicants Individual Development Plan (IDP) KSA training requirements and minimum Specialized Experience time frames that are required for promotion of applicable known promotion pay grades associated with their qualifications.

NOTE: Unless otherwise amended this position will close on 31 December 2017.

NOTE: All applications must contain a fully completed AZNG Form 335-2-R, Supplement to Application for Employment, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.

NOTE: All applications must contain an OPM Form 306, Declaration of Federal Employment

QUALIFICATION:Airplane Flight Instructor, GS-2181-13, O1-O5

Specialized Experience: Must have at least 36 months experience, training or education possessing F-16 flight lead experience, which indicates the ability to provide ground and flight instruction in order to upgrade pilot skills to obtain maximum performance in the unit-equipped (UE) aircraft; have a minimum of 400 F-16 hours and demonstrated prior flying experience allowing members to complete demanding FTU IPUG after a short seasoning period.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE IN THIS POSITION:

1. Knowledge of airplane systems and procedures under normal, instrument and emergency conditions.

To submit the documents requested follow the options listed above. Your resume, curriculum vitae, the Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF 612), or any other written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications can be submitted electronically using the document upload process or fax. Please ensure that your resume contains your full name, address, phone and at least your last four digits of your social security number.

Other Information

1.If you are a current excepted service Federal employee or former Federal employee who has reinstatement eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action" and/or a copy of the SF-50 that reflects excepted service tenure, or you will not be considered under the merit promotion process. Also, you should submit your most recent performance appraisal.

2.All qualification requirements must be met prior to the closing date of this announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review in our office, in other Federal agency personnel offices, and on OPMs web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications .

3. Please do not fax/email any applications or resumes to the Arizona National Guard Human Resource Office. You must apply on-line or fax your application to the fax number listed on this announcement with the prescribed Cover Letter.